Crystal Fabricator · 4 minute guide
Crystal Fabricator: Sub-Surface Modeling
Map grayscale height points inside 3D crystal bounds. Align depth, set point spacing, and export millimeter-scaled XYZ, binary PLY, or vertex-only STL point clouds.
What this tutorial covers
- Map grayscale height points inside real 3D crystal bounds.
- Align depth and tune point density for clean sub-surface engraves.
- Exports millimeter-scaled XYZ, binary PLY, and vertex-only STL point-cloud files.
Validate the workflow on your machine
Treat the finished file as a controlled starting point, not a universal machine recipe. Confirm the artwork dimensions after import, verify focus and lens selection, and run a small test on scrap from the same material batch before committing the production piece. Change one variable at a time when tuning speed, power, frequency, line interval, or pass count. Record the machine, source wattage, lens, material finish, focus method, and final settings with the saved job. That short production note makes the result repeatable for the next operator and prevents a strong screen preview from being mistaken for a proven burn.